Caprese Bites With Balsamic Reduction Food

CAPRESE BITES WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Slice mozzarella into 1/2 inch cubes. Using a toothpick, layer the mozzarella, spinach and tomato. Refrigerate until time to serve. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring Balsamic Vinegar to a boil. Allow to cook until vinegar thickens and reduces, about 5 - 10 minutes depending on your stove. You should be left with a few tablespoons of the reduction. When ready to serve, drizzle platters with balsamic reduction. Place Caprese bites on top of reduction and serve.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.
• Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• For the balsamic reduction: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until reduced to about half of the original amount (about 20 minutes.) Watch it carefully. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, assemble the salad by layering the tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
• Lightly drizzle the olive oil and balsamic reduction over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper.